Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart wants a flying start in Europa League
Joe Hart wants Manchester City to hit the ground running in their Europa League campaign.[LNB]City play the first of their six group games against Salzburg in Austria on Thursday night.[LNB]Roberto Mancini's men will want to bounce back after a Premier League defeat at Sunderland, and draw against Blackburn.[LNB] Blow: Joe Hart looks dejected after Nikola Kalinic scores for Blackburn last weekend[LNB]Hart is expecting a tough game, but believes a food start could be crucial.[LNB]He said: 'We are in a very competitive group for qualification and in suchcircumstances getting off to the fastest of starts is important. Wecan't take anything for granted.[LNB]'It will not be easy, the place will be buzzing and Salzburg proved last year winning their title and their group in this competition that they are a decent side.[LNB]'We are determined to bounce back from the disappointment of dropping points at home, though I don't think we played badly at all.[LNB]'We have been solid defensively all season domestically and in the Europa League play-off and that is important when you go away from home in any competition.'[LNB]Salzburg were formidable in European competition twelve months ago, winning all six of their group games. Their run of success included two fine victories over Lazio.[LNB]They were knocked out by Standard Liege however, and bowed out of the Champions League earlier this term, after losing 4-3 on aggregate to Hapoel Tel Aviv.[LNB] Spain are to blame for Silva's slow start, says Man City boss ManciniGiven will not be handed Europa League chance by City boss ManciniMANCHESTER CITY FC
